Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 288: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will intervene in the case of the long delay in accessing temporary accommodation for the Ballymun Garda station; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this delay is jeopardising the complete redevelopment of the Ballymun shopping centre because the existing station is on the site of the proposed redevelopment; if his attention has further been drawn to the availability of a suitable premises for a temporary station while a new station is being built; and if he will provide the necessary approvals for these premises. [31885/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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Terms have been agreed between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited in relation to acquisition of a site at Main Street, Ballymun for a new Garda station and Government offices. The temporary relocation of the Garda station will not proceed as the costs involved cannot be justified due to the prohibitive level of State expenditure required for a short-term relocation. In the meantime, preparations for the planning and procurement of the replacement station are at an advanced stage.

Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 289: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the former customs house in Swanlibar, County Cavan; if it is for sale; if it will be made available for community purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31889/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The former customs house in Swanlinbar adjoins the existing Garda station and married quarters. When the future accommodation requirements of the gardaí in the town have been established, a decision on the future of the former customs house will be taken.